Head of Europe & UK Network - Core Trade (Documentary Trade), Director | London, UK

Head of Europe & UK Network - Core Trade (Documentary Trade), Director

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, credit, problem solving and communication to the Network Team.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview:

The Core Trade Network organisation was created and formalised as part of the Citi re-organisation and covers a range of Trade Services products, including Letters of Guarantee, Import/Export Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections. The successful candidate will lead and manage the UK/Europe Network team, responsible for the delivery of product expertise in the region. This role reports into the Global Core Trade & Productivity Network Head. This role is also expected to work with other Core Trade Network cluster heads, Core Trade pillars and functional partners in order to ensure pipeline management and growth with sales, ensure quality of trade product delivery with Operations and continued high level of client satisfaction.

What you'll do:

This role has direct business responsibility for the Core Trade products in this respective cluster. This role is accountable for managing key stakeholders, setting cluster and regional strategy as part of overall global strategy, driving Core Trade revenues and growth, development of product plans and providing leadership for Core Trade product in the cluster. This role also is responsible for promotion of new and innovative products and corridors, increasing market share and maintaining the competitive position of Citi in the cluster thereby aligning overall business objectives.

As part of the Global Network Management the remit of this role also includes:

• Drive simplification, global standards, local configuration.
• Connect the network, corridors; and
• Active Network management - Benchmark, Proprietary + 3rd party.

What we'll need from you:

• Self-starter with proven ability to deliver stretch goals.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Superior organisational skills (including self organisational skills).
• Superior analytical and credit skills.
• Strong people management & business development skills.
• Proven ability to cover a large complex geography / region.
• Ability to multi-task and at times work under significant pressure and to demanding deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of Citigroup credit processes.
• Corporate Finance experience relevant.
• Product knowledge - excellent knowledge of trade products, including structured trade products involving large/complex transactions.
• Project management/execution.

What we can offer you:

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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